This week Tony Astle ate at St. Marg's, a restaurant on Karangahape Road that sells all of the usual fare as well as some unexpected delights. He sampled the Oysters, Beef tartare, the roast ...

You don't need to book your visit in advance. Last admission to the castle is 30 minutes before closure, or dusk if earlier. Castle View Café opens seasonally.

Last entry to the castle is always 30 minutes before the advertised closing time. During the main season last entry to the castle is at 4pm, in the winter last entry is at 3pm.